LOVB Atlanta is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which began play in January 2025.

LOVB Atlanta
Founded2023
GroundGateway Center Arena
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
McCamish Pavilion
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Overtime Elite Arena
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
ManagerPaulo Coco
LeagueLOVB Pro
2026Semi-final
2nd in LOVB Pro
Websitewww.lovb.com/teams/lovb-atlanta-volleyball
ChampionshipsNone

History

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In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Atlanta was revealed as one of LOVB's first two team locations alongside Houston in March 2023.[2] The city also hosted the Atlanta Vibe of the rival Pro Volleyball Federation.[3]

Roster

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As of January 18, 2026.[4]
No.NamePositionHeightCollege / home clubNationality
2Piyanut PannoyLibero5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Thailand
6Miroslava PaskovaOutside hitter5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Bulgaria
7Ella May PowellSetter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Washington United States
10Rachel FairbanksSetter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Pittsburgh United States
11Onye OfoegbuMiddle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Oregon / UC Irvine United States
12Carly DeHoogOpposite hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Washington United States
13McKenzie AdamsOutside hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)UTSA United States
14Tia JimersonMiddle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Ohio United States
15Magdalena JehlárováMiddle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Washington State Czech Republic
16Beatrice NegrettiLibero5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Italy
17Tessa GrubbsOpposite hitter6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Tennessee United States
18Ivonee MontañoOpposite hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Colombia
19Jess RobinsonMiddle blocker6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Michigan / Duke United States
22Julia SangiacomoOutside hitter6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)Northwestern / Santa Clara United States
24Eva HudsonOutside hitter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Kentucky / Purdue United States

Season standings

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  • 2025: 1st (13–3), Semifinals (37 points)
  • 2026: 2nd (11–9), Semifinals (35 points)

References

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  1. Chappell, Bill (October 19, 2021). "Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes". NPR. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. "League One Volleyball selects Atlanta as first pro team market". Rough Draft Atlanta. March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. Feinswog, Lee (June 26, 2024). "Exciting times for LOVB as it approaches inaugural 2025 pro volleyball season". Volleyballmag.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. "LOVB: Atlanta Roster". LOVB.
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